Posts Tagged Red Flag Law
An effort to add training on Virginia’s red flag law is moving through the General Assembly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 26, 2024
Virginia’s red flag law has successfully taken guns out of the hands of people who pose a danger to themselves or others. Michael Pope has this story about proposed legislation that would encourage more law enforcement agencies to use risk orders.
Millions of dollars are on the table for Virginia to raise awareness of its red flag law
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 5, 2023
Virginia has a red flag law that is supposed to help people alert authorities when someone may be a threat to themselves or others. Michael Pope reports that federal money is available to help spread awareness about the program in Virginia.
An effort to roll back Virginia’s red flag law is done for the year
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 28, 2022
Virginia has a red-flag law designed to combat gun violence. As Michael Pope reports, a Republican effort to overturn the law has failed.
Republicans could work to roll back Virginia’s red flag law
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 2, 2021
Now that Republicans are about to come into power in Richmond, many of the new laws passed by Democrats may be reconsidered. Michael Pope reports on one gun violence prevention measure that some are hoping to overturn.
Red Flag Law Likely On Its Way to the Governor’s Desk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 24, 2020
Delegate Rip Sullivan of Arlington explains his red-flag law to the Senate Judiciary Committee as gun rights enthusiasts wearing orange stickers pack the committee room.
Lawmakers are moving forward on a bill that will let authorities confiscate guns from people who pose a threat to themselves or others. Michael Pope reports.
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